Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

Danforth, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) – An Illinois Department of Transportation worker is dead after his truck was hit by a train earlier this month. The incident is one of several deaths on the job so far […]

Mesa, AZ (WorkersCompensation.com) – A worker in the building where an Arizona Department of Child Services worker was attacked last year plans to file suit, her lawyer said. Alison Briggs, an attorney for the woman […]

What Do You Think? Sometimes it takes a jury to decide whether an employee has established an FMLA interference claim. A case in point involves an employee who worked as a skilled mechanic at a pork-processing […]

Roadmap Effective training is the cornerstone of a robust workers' compensation program. However, no training program is perfect from the start. Continuous improvement is essential, and claims provide a wealth of insights to refine training […]

Roadmap  The recovery journey does not end when an injured worker returns to their role—it is a continuous process that extends into long-term health and well-being. Enhancing employee wellness post-injury is critical in preventing re-injury, […]

New York City, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – A New York appeals court denied a bus drivers’ workers’ compensation claim on Jan. 16, saying the PTSD she developed from an attack was “not outside” of a normal […]

Roadmap  When an injury occurs in the workplace, an organization’s response shapes the recovery journey for the injured worker and the effectiveness of the entire workers’ compensation program. This roadmap provides actionable steps to manage […]

Proactive planning is a game-changer in workers' compensation. Before injuries occur, establishing a robust framework rooted in prevention and preparation lays the foundation for success. Organizations that focus on fostering a safety culture, equipping employees […]